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Lexus GS vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,810

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $14,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,204

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $11,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelGSGSAltimaAltima
Trim3004303.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $22,681 $26,565
Navigation system 2,250 2,250    
Rear spoiler 200 200   370
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Sport Package     1,300  
Premium Package     4,200  
Stability control     900 900
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Floor mats     175 175
Navigation system 1,895 1,895    
Rear spoiler 160 160   292
Sunroof 800 800    
Sport Package     1,127  
Premium Package     3,643  
Stability control     780 780
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Floor mats     137 137
Options (change) 3,450 3,450 9,075 3,445
Options (change) 2,855 2,855 7,882 2,944
Destination 695 695 695 695
Total Price $47,295 $55,520 $34,240 $32,810
Total Invoice $41,521 $48,244 $31,258 $30,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,331
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelGSGSAltimaAltima
Trim3004303.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6300hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$47,295$55,520$34,240$32,810
Adjustments for Features-1,175-2,8250-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,120$52,695$34,240$32,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,575$1,480$0
Total Invoice$41,521$48,244$31,258$30,204
Adjustments for Features-1,032-2,4550-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,489$45,789$31,258$30,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,300$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelGSGSAltimaAltima
Trim3004303.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,490$5,140$2,315$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$2,825$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,032-2,4550-46

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062008
ModelGSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in109.3 in
Length190.0 in189.8 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252572%
Total Not Requested100028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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